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Bookcases For Sale
Bookshelf with Rosewood Veneers by Brazilian company Celina Decorações, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this Rosewood bookshelf has a robust and elaborate structure. Built with four columns, two drawer modules, and one cabinet module, it can ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Antique Carved Wooden Indian Doorway Converted to a Bookcase
Located in Milford, NH
Antique carved wooden Indian arched doorway dating to the late 19th or early 20th century that has been converted into a three- shelf bookcase, with a mold...
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20th Century Indian Bookcases

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Wood

Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique Globe Wernicke bookcase in very good condition. This is the most special version of the Globe Wernicke bookcases. Beautiful details with rich decoration and cut glass. also a...
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Early 1900s British Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

1960s Teak Book Case System Børge Mogensen FDB Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Eight foot wide, set of four modular teak bookcases, two with plinth bases, and two without. All shelves are adjustable, four adjustable shelves per unit. Some ink stamp marked on b...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Stylish Black Painted Edwardian Glazed Bookcase or Buffet with Original Glass
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A statement piece that will make an impact in most settings. Beautiful old glass doors.
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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Bookcases

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Softwood

Monumental Early 19th Century Irish William IV Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Large 19th Century Irish William IV mahogany bookcase. Stunning pierced lattice work, cresting above four geometric glazed doors, with shelved interior over four fielded cupboard d...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Bookcases

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Wood

FRAMA Contemporary Handcrafted Rivet Case
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Rivet Case convinces with its solid and versatile design. It can be placed vertically as well as horizontally while functioning as a table, storage, or ...
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Stainless Steel

Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, oak, walnut, brass and glass, Italy, circa 1950. This sophisticated, large bookcase designed in Italy comes in a great size. With a nice variety of storage compartment and...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Rare Välipala bookcase by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning example of Scandinavian modernism, this ‘Välipala’ bookcase, designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Mikko Nupponen in the 1950s, embodies both functionality and sculptural beau...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak, Lacquer

Donald Deskey Art Deco Bookcase circa 1930s Refinished In Your Choice of Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Art Deco Bookcase, designed by Donald Deskey by The Company of Mastercraftsmen, American, circa 1930s. The price noted includes refinishing in your choice of color. This ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Free-standing wooden bookcase, Manifattura Italiana, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This bookcase is an impeccable example of Italian design, combining timeless aesthetics with advanced functionality. The bookcase is distinguished by its solid and versatile structur...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

Antique open bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large antique mahogany open bookcase divided into 3 sections. Shelves are adjustable. In good condition throughout. Interior is made blue. Cabinet is built in 4 parts. Origin: Engl...
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1880s British Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Pair of French Glazed Bookcases
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful pair of early 19th C French glazed bookcases. 1830. Reference: 8022 Dimensions 61 inches (155 cms) Wide 25 inches (64 cms) Deep 98 inches (249 cms) High
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19th Century French Antique Bookcases

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Pine

Oak Art Deco Modernist Three-Door Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist three-door bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original veneered black lacquered top. Nine original solid oak she...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Michel Dumas Large Chrome, Clear Plexiglass Shelf Unite by Roche Bobois
Located in Haderslev, DK
Rare shelf system by Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois, France early 1970s. High quality built clear plexi glass and chrome plated details. The system consists of a bar, cabinet for vinyl...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Bookcases

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Chrome

English Grand Library Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large and luxurious 19th century English cabinet, wall unit crafted in mahogany with an architecturally significant design, featuring cornices, paneled doors, campaign brass hardware...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Gustav Stickley Bookcase, signed w' paper label as pic MUST SELL
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley Two-Door Bookcase. Good original finish in excellent condition with real thru tenon construction twice on each side. Has original glass. The case...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Wrought Iron

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Group Bookcases, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinets Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller "Paldao Group" USA, 1940s Exotic book-matched pald...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Paldao

Antiqued White Rustic Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
An antiqued white bookcase crafted with pine. This beautiful piece has a glass-paned upper cabinet with a painted grey interior and one lower ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases

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Wood

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors, and ...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

19th Century French Library Vitrine in Mahogany with Bronze Ornamentation
Located in Sofia, BG
Exquisite French library vitrine in mahogany with two large front doors with original glass and elegant bronze ornamentation. There are five adjustabl...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

*A Victorian Oak Revolving Tabletop Bookcase Handmade With Chamfered Edging
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian 19th Century Oak Revolving Tabletop Bookcase Handmade With Chamfered Edging. Well executed handmade made bookcase on small quatrefoil swivel base.
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Oak

19thC English Painted Glazed Bookcase / Vitrine / Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880. 19thC English painted glazed bookcase vitrine cabinet Adjustable shelves in the top cabinet. Strong form with a narrow depth making a versatile decorators piece of furn...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Pine

Nippon Bookcase by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Nippon Bookcase by De Castelli Dimensions: W 97 x D 45 x H 197 cm Materials: Natural Black Iron Stainless Steel and Brass versions are available. Please contact us for any request. ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Iron

19th Century Bamboo Lacquered Bookcase.
Located in Paris, FR
19th Century Lacquered Bamboo Cabinet. Circa 1870. Inspired by traditional Japanese Art.
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases

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Bamboo

Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Triennale' set of four shelving units or bookcases, dark green lacquered steel, Italy, design 1954 Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Triennale' bookcase or shelving unit is designed in 1954 for the Triennale Milano...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel

Lungo Low Bookcase by Simon Hamui
Located in Geneve, CH
Lungo Low Bookcase by Simon Hamui Dimensions: D 330 x W 42 x H 60 cm Materials: Wood, Metal Also available in different dimensions. Please contact us. Low bookcase made out of ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Fine Pair of Neoclassical Style X Form Support Etageres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome pair of well made and sturdy open Etageres in the neoclassical style. Each with an openwork 3/4 gallery on top, carved frame, four shelves, and...
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20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases

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Wood

19th Century Regency Mahogany Lawyers Bookcase Wall Cabinet Biotech, 1811-1819
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th Century Regency Mahogany Lawyers Bookcase Wall Cabinet Biotech, 1811-1819 . Rare early 19th century Regency graduated lawyer’s bookcase cabinet . Tapered scale 13" depth to 17" at the base, which gives it a lot of charm and takes away the heavy look of some other bookcases. All the original hardware still intact in lions head knobs with a ring This antique library bookcase has the original glass with one cracked that we never replace . Each shelf opens upward. 4 Regular size and the shelf on top of the Two lower drawers is for larger items to be exhibited and stored away. Perfect for a library, lawyers office...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany, Wood

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase or Magazine Rack, 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine rack In the manner of Charles Limbert USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 21"W x 12.25"D x 3...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Wolfgang Laubersheimer "Verspantes Regal" Steel Bookcase for Pentagon, 1984
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic object designed by Wolfgang Laubersheimer and produced by Pentagon Group, Germany, 1984. This bookcase, called "Regal Verspanntes", is made...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel, Iron

Industrial Trienniale Bookcase or Shelving System in Green Steel by Lips Vago
Located in London, London
'Trienniale' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In dark green lacquered steel, Italy, 1950s. With adjustable shelves. A further seven Congresso bookcases available in different colours. Pl...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel

Cityscape wall unit with display shelf Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom made large wall unit by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. It consists of four portals with cityscape brass and chrome patchwork that support eight smoke glass shelves and a...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Finn Juhl Bookcase Produced by Bovirke in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall-mounted bookcase designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Gritti Bookcase by Memphis, Andrea Branzi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The shelves of Gritti seem to be interrupted at the center in a surreal way, and emerge in a disorderly way from the sides of the grid. The linear character of the apparently “normal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

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Metal

Antique Black Forest Bookcase or China Cabinet, Swiss, Late 1800's Part of Suite
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Forest bookcase, that was part of a major collection of Black Forest items sold by a Chateau outside of Marseille, France. There is a total of (42) antique Black Forest items that we have imported from the chateau and all will be listed on 1stdibs as soon as they can be photographed. Old Plank has been collecting and selling Black Forest furniture and Black Forest accessories for over 30-years and never have we witnessed a collection of Black Forest of this magnitude. Our 19th century Black Forest bookcase still retains its original wavy glass. Black Forest history began in Switzerland during the 1800’s and expanded with the increasing popular tourist trade. By the late 1800’s, the small animal carvings...
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1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Bookcases

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Marble

Italian Rosewood Bookcase, circa 1960s.
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Italian Rosewood cabinet. This handsome cabinet has wonderful storage to include open shelving, drop down cabinet doors with glass shelves, base cabinet with sliding doors and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Kittinger Williamsburg Adaptation Mahogany Two Piece Secretary Desk / Bookcase
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a two piece mahogany blind door secretary desk / bookcase in the Chippendale style by Kittinger from their Williamsburg Adaptati...
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20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

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Brass

Contemporary Sculpted Cupboard/Bookcase in Solid Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Cupboard made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: 175 x 80 x 40 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative obj...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Bookcases

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Oak

Mid-Century Italian Triangular Brass and Glass Corner Shelf Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Italian corner shelf in solid brass with three triangular shelves. This elegant corner shelf was produced in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing condition, the brass has a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a majestic example of the neoclassical revival that captivated the attentions of Louis XVI and his Queen Marie Antoinett...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

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Brass

Vintage English Sheraton Revival Satin Wood Open Bookcase 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Sheraton Revival top quality open bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich satin wood with handpainted floral decoration, dating from the mid 20th Century. ...
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Mid-20th Century English Revival Bookcases

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Satinwood

Carlton Library Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass - Memphis Milano
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Carlton Library, an iconic Memphis creation, was designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass. Despite its unstructured appearance, this imposing colorful totem is cleverly balanced and c...
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1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases

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Laminate

Quality Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Table Top Revolving Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid table top revolving bookcase having a quality mahogany inlaid top with a pretty satinwood inlaid...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Other

A 1960s Romeo Rega Attributable Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookcase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Italian bookcase would likely exude the characteristic style and sophistication of mid-century design, reflecting the innovative and artistic trends of the era, it's an exquisit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Chrome

French Gilt Brass Mounted Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century French mahogany bookcase .The moulded cornice with central lyre motif above two large bevelled glass doors enclosing four adjustable shelves with two short draws be...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period double bookcase cabinet By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original ...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Copper

Mid Century Hale Industries Stackable Walnut and Glass Barrister Bookcase
By Hale
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Hale Industries Stackable Walnut and Glass Barrister Bookcase Measures 34.25" in width, 13.75" in depth and 55.5" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut, Glass

White Arched Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with a sturdy wooden frame, this cabinet features an eye-catching arched design that adds a touch of sophistication to any room. The true white finish provides a classic comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

18th Century Painted Georgian Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Elegant late 18th C painted Georgian bookcase with adjustable shelving and good proportions. 1780. Reference: 7942 Dimensions 60 inches (15...
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18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases

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Oak, Pine

Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass accents by Jitona (1968, Lomnice nad Lužnicí, Czechoslovakia). Five bays can be assembled in total if all pieces are utilized together - seven pine rails, three long shelves, three long cabinets (including one that is half drawers/half open storage), three long glass fronted cabinets, two shorter cabinets, three shorter glass fronted cabinets, and one drop-down cabinet/bar with glass shelves. All cabinet shelves are removable, though not adjustable. Feet for the cabinets and rails are all adjustable, and the disks on the rails offer stability and protection to both floors and ceilings when adjustments are made. The longer pieces displayed as the three bay unit are all 35.25" long, while the shorter pieces displayed as the two bay unit are all 29.5" L. The configuration options for this highly functional unit are limitless. The bar cabinet, five-drawer walnut chest, glass-fronted cabinets, door-fronted cabinets, and two shelves can be custom-assembled based on requirements/aesthetic preference; the shorter pieces just need to be arranged within the same two bays. The legs for all cabinets can be removed, though, depending on the heft of the items displayed/stored, wall-mounting might be required if the weight is too great for the rails alone to adequately support. The 29.38" high cabinets with legs (if using the legs) must be arranged at the bottom, leaving 64.75" of usable rail height for mounting the other pieces. There are some fleabites to the glass (mostly to the edges concealed by the wooden frame when closed) along with light wear the wood consistent with age/use. Conservatively restored and in very fine, vintage condition. Assembled as a 5-bay unit as shown in the fifth image: Measures: H: 105.38" x L: 171" x D: 16". Assembled as a 3-bay unit with the longer pieces: H: 105.38" x L: 109.63" x D: 16" Assembled as a 2-bay until with the shorter pieces: H: 105.38" x L: 62" x D: 15.63" Each piece of the 3-bay system's measurements - * Two cabinets with doors: Exterior - H: 29.38" (with legs) / 18.5" (without) x L: 35.25" x D: 15.75" / 16.75" (with pls) Interior - Height above the shelf: 7.25" / below 8.25" x L: 34" x D: (shelf) 13.25" / lower surface 14.25" * Drawers: Exterior - H: 29.38" (with legs) / 18.5" (without) x L: 17.5" x D: 15.75" / 16.75" (with drawer pls) Interior (each drawer) - H: 2" x L: 15.38" x D: 13.25" * Small cabinet: Exterior - H: 29.38" (with legs) / 18.5" (without) x L: 17.5" x D: 15.75" / 16.75" (with pls) Interior - Height above the shelf: 8.25" / below 8.25" x L: 16" x D: 14.38" * Glass-fronted cabinets: Exterior - H: 24.5" x L: 35.25" x D: 9.75" Interior - Height above the shelf: 11" / below 11.5" x L: 34" x D: (shelf) 8" / lower surface 9" * Three shelves - H: 0.63" x L: 35.25" x D: 9.75" Each piece of the 2-bay system's interior measurements - * Two cabinets with doors: Exterior - H: 29.75" (with legs) / 18.63" (without) x L: 29.5" x D: 15.63" / 16.63" (with drawer pls) Interior - Height above the shelf: 8" / below 8.5" x L: 28" x D: (shelf) 13.13" / lower surface 14.38" * Glass-fronted cabinets: Exterior - H: 24.25" x L: 29.5" x D: 10" Interior - Height above the shelf: 11.13" / below 11.25" x L: 28" x D: (shelf) 7.75" / lower surface 8.13" * Bar cabinet: Exterior - H: 18.25" x L: 29.5" x D: 10" / 25.88" (when open) Interior - Height (excluding shelves): 16.88" x L: (left side) 9" / (right side) 18.5" x D: 7.75" (shelf) Rails alone: H: 105.38" (the height can be adjusted via a rail extender to, which will be included, and can be increased to 108") x L: 0.88" x D: 5" Cabinet legs...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Casablanca Wood Cabinet, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Casablanca cabinet designed in 1981 for Memphis by Ettore Sottsass, in wood and plastic laminated colors. This is an unlimited edition with a number...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Plastic

Haussmann Bookcase
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Haussmann showcase embodies timeless elegance with its refined design and exquisite craftsmanship. Crafted from sycamore wood, it is available in a matte, satin, or glossy finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Wall Unit or Bookcase by Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing Midcentury wall unit handcrafted in solid aspen hardwood with exceptional quality and strength.. Featuring expertly carved wood with perfect proportions and captivating design that will highlight your home and collection. Perfect for the home office, library, or stand alone bookcase...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

R. J. Horner Style American Empire Carved Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Empire or late Victorian triple bookcase In the manner of R.J. Horner USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful carved oak, with glass front doors. Cabinet locks, and ...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Mid 20th Century Solid Mahogany Encyclopedia Bookcase, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Solid Mahogany Encyclopedia Bookcase. Measures 24" in width, 9" in depth and 28.5" in height. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Door Bibliothèque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
New, custom armoire or bibliotheque made by repurposing an antique French door from circa 1800, cut to essentially create two closet doors. What was a former exterior door shows rema...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Vintage and Antique Bookcases for Sale: Shop Art Deco Bookcases, Globe Wernicke Bookcases and Barrister Bookcases on 1stDibs

Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.

Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.

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